Ruth Ethel Gray

Ruth E. Gray, 81, went home to be with her Lord on October 2, 2014 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gray and a granddaughter, Carrie MacNaughton. She is survived by her five sons: Scott (Cindy) MacNaughton, Greg (Connie) MacNaughton, Elliott Gray, Richard (Jessica) Gray and Kevin (Laura) Gray. Additionally she is survived by six grandchildren Tanya (Joe) Stahl, Matthew (Julie) MacNaughton, Kyle MacNaughton, Katie (Zac) Hardy, Richard Gray and Tyler Gray as well as one great-grandson, Colton MacNaughton. Throughout her life, her focus was on raising five sons, caring for her husband and serving her Lord. Among her many accolades, she received the Silver Beaver award for her volunteer work with the cub scouts.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6 from 6 p.m. to time of funeral service at 7 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home Mandarin Chapel. Memorial contributions be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.